Strong's Lexicon hagig: Meditation, murmuring, musing Original Word: הָגִיג Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָגָה (hāgâ), which means "to murmur, meditate, or ponder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is μελετάω (meletaō), which also means to meditate or ponder. Usage: The Hebrew word "hagig" refers to the act of meditative thought or reflection. It implies a deep, contemplative pondering, often associated with the murmuring or quiet recitation of thoughts or words. In the biblical context, it is frequently related to the meditation on God's law, His works, or His character. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, meditation was not merely an intellectual exercise but a spiritual discipline. It involved the oral recitation and internalization of Scripture, often accompanied by a rhythmic murmuring. This practice was integral to the spiritual life of the Israelites, serving as a means to internalize God's commandments and align one's life with His will. The concept of meditation in the Hebrew tradition is closely tied to the idea of "chewing over" or deeply considering the words of God, allowing them to transform the heart and mind. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a whisper, musing, murmuring NASB Translation groaning (1), musing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הָגִיג noun [masculine] murmuring (Che), whisper, musing (on form compare BaNB 136) — only suffix הֲגִיגִי 1 Psalm 5:2 ׳בִּינָה ה understand my murmuring (whispering, faint utterance), addressed to ׳י. 2 Psalm 39:4 בַּהֲגִיגִי in my musing i.e. while I was musing. הַגֻּדְגֹּ֫דָה see below גדד p. 151. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meditation, musing From an unused root akin to hagah; properly, a murmur, i.e. Complaint -- meditation, musing. see HEBREW hagah Forms and Transliterations בַּהֲגִיגִ֥י בהגיגי הֲגִֽיגִי׃ הגיגי׃ ba·hă·ḡî·ḡî bahagiGi bahăḡîḡî hă·ḡî·ḡî haGigi hăḡîḡîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 5:1 HEB: יְהוָ֗ה בִּ֣ינָה הֲגִֽיגִי׃ NAS: O LORD, Consider my groaning. KJV: O LORD, consider my meditation. INT: LORD Consider my groaning Psalm 39:3 2 Occurrences |
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